A guilty conscience needs no accuser
You can think about a past event and feel ashamed, even though no one knows. Your conscience is makes you feel so guilty and remorseful... Read more →
A good name keeps its lustre in the dark
A good reputation is never lost, even in difficult times. It can be difficult to maintain a good reputation, but it is important to remember... Read more →
A good Jack makes a good Jill
The proverb means that when the husband is good at being a man, the wife will tends to follow his authority and not challenge him all the time,... Read more →
A good example is the best sermon
The proverb means that the best way to teach something is to demonstrate it with your own actions because example is better than precept. To... Read more →
A good deed is never lost
The proverb means that performing a good deed, no matter how small, will always have a positive impact, even if it may not be immediately... Read more →
A fool at forty is a fool indeed
The proverb describes someone who has not learned from their mistakes and continues to behave foolishly. It implies that those who remain... Read more →
A foul morn may turn to a fair day
The modern-day rendition of this proverb would be: A gloomy morning can turn into a clear day. It means that even the worst of situations... Read more →
A fox is not taken twice in the same snare
A fox is a reference to a clever person and the snare denotes a mistake or pitfall. A clever person does not make the same mistake twice as he... Read more →
Art is long, life is short
This proverb is frequently misunderstood. It does not mean: 'Human life is short, but art goes on forever.' Its real meaning is: 'There is so... Read more →
A danger foreseen is half avoided
The proverb means that it is better to anticipate and prepare for potential risks than it is to react to them after they have occurred. By... Read more →